A group of Muslims who quickly moved to launch a fundraising page in the aftermath of the devastating Westminster terror attack has smashed its SECOND target within hours.

Originally set for £10,000, the ‘Muslims United for London’ group had to up the goal to £20,000 just 15 hours after being launched.

As of this morning, the target has surpassed that goal as kind-hearted Brits, and those from overseas, continue to join several online fundraising causes.

In response, the “overwhelmed” group said it was taken aback by the generosity of donors “from all over the world, from Muslim communities, as well as those of other faiths and those of none.”

“We have increased the target to £30,000 in light of the increased interest, to enable us to do more for the victims,” added a statement.

Evening Times readers were quick to voice their views, thanking the group for its efforts, and highlighting the need to get rid of any Islamophobic rhetoric after this week’s events.

“It’s so good to see the reports of ‘real Muslims’ offering support. Well done and thank you,” said one reader.

“That’s the true Muslims I know,” added another reader, while another said: “Well done to that group of real Muslims helping out - thank you.”

Muddassar Ahmed, the man behind the campaign, described himself as “a lifelong Londoner.”

He added: “I happened to be in Parliament during the horrific attacks of March 22 and it was a profoundly moving experience.

“I can’t even imagine the impact this will have on the victims and their families.”

Four people died after the centre of democracy in the UK came under attack on Wednesday; PC Keith Palmer, 48, mother-of-two Aysha Frade, US tourist Kurt Cochran, and Leslie Rhodes, 75, from Streatham in south London.

The attacker, Khalid Masood, 52, believed to have been a Muslim convert, also died.

Ten people have been arrested and a number of addresses raided across London, Birmingham, and elsewhere.

Nine people remain in custody and one, a woman, has been released on bail.